Who can be trusted?

“But because I tell the truth, you do not believe me. Which of you convicts me of sin? And if I tell the truth, why do you not believe me?” (John 8: 46-46.)

INSPIRED THOUGHTS

No human being can live a completely sinless life. Jesus however, being the Son of God, never once indulged in iniquity. He was so confident of his own moral perfection, that he publicly challenged any willing soul to accuse him of sin. In turn, his numerous enemies watched and waited, hoping he would make some grave error. Despite continuous inspection and constant observation, he spoke plainly and publicly. No one, not a single person, could find him guilty of sin. In fact, at his trial, Pontius Pilate actually said of Jesus, “I find no fault in this man.” Still he was crucified. Trusting a sinless man makes more sense than trusting a sinful one.

Throughout history there have been many self-proclaimed prophets; men who asked for trust, but were themselves untrustworthy; none of these liars ever dared place their own personal lives under examination. Joseph Smith for example (founder of the Mormon faith) claimed to be God’s chosen messenger sexual impurity. He married many women without telling his first wife Emma. He also married other men’s wives in secret, and engaged in wife-swapping; he even went so far as to marry both a mother and her daughter (an offense punishable by death, according to God’s law.) Unlike Jesus who invited others to scrutinize his life, Joseph Smith viciously sought to keep his sins a secret. After being kicked out Missouri, Joseph and his followers went to the town of Nauvoo Illinois; the local newspaper began printing articles about his many wives and his sexual indiscretions; in June of 1844, fearing he might be exposed, Joseph ordered his followers to destroy the printing press; they broke in to the paper office, dragged the machine in to the street, and smashed it with sludge hammers. Smith was arrested for this crime and later killed in jail.

Unlike Joseph Smith, Jesus Christ had nothing to hide; his life was without sin; he never lied, never exploited anyone, and never abused his position of authority to indulge in selfish pleasures. Instead he served others, loved others, and brought the word of God to all those who were willing to listen. Only Jesus Christ can be trusted; only our messiah is worthy of praise and honor. Won’t you put your faith and trust in him today? Obey him and follow him, and he will lead you in to eternal life; you will know true freedom, and you will take hold of the ‘peace that surpasses all understanding.’

“Lord Heavenly Father we praise You and we thank You for Your Son. He is sinless and completely trustworthy. Help us to submit to his leadership; may he be at the center of our lives. May we be more like him, and may we trust him with our whole hearts. We love You Father, we praise You, and we thank You, and we ask and pray all of these things in Jesus Christ’s name. Amen.” God bless all of you.